In-House Legal Internship - Contracts and Real Estate

The BAM Companies is a vertically integrated real estate investment firm that acquires and manages multifamily apartment communities across the Midwest and operates private placement investment funds.Our in-house legal team supports the full range of the firm’s real estate transactions, fund management, regulatory compliance, and property operations.We are seeking a 1L or 2L law student to join our legal department for Summer 2026, working directly with in-house counsel on substantive legal matters across the firm’s operations.Core ResponsibilitiesContract Review and Drafting SupportReview vendor and service contracts, flagging key terms and risk provisions.Assist with drafting and revising vendor contract templates and commercial agreements.Real Estate Transactions — Due Diligence, Title, and SurveyOrganize acquisition due diligence files and prepare summaries of property reports and legalcorrespondence.Review title commitments, exception documents, and ALTA/ASTM surveys.Assist with closing document assembly and post-closing tasks including transaction summaries and title policy follow-up.Dispute ResolutionAssist with drafting correspondence, resolution agreements, and response documents underattorney supervision.Document Organization and Regulatory ComplianceMaintain and update the legal department’s form library, internal policies, and compliancechecklists.Research regulatory developments applicable to BAM’s operations and prepare summary memos for attorney review.QualificationsRequiredCurrent 1L or 2L enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school in good academic standing.Strong research and writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments.PreferredInterest in transactional real estate, contracts, securities, or in-house corporate practice.Prior exposure to real estate, title, or transactional work through coursework, clinic, or prioremployment.Internship Details and How to ApplyCompensation: $22–$24/hour. Duration: 10 weeks. Location: In-person, Carmel, IN.To apply, submit a resume, writing sample (5–10 pages), and a brief cover.